Part Time / PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist / COTA

Fitness For Health Inc

Part Time / PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist / COTA

Rockville, MD
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Fitness for Health is seeking passionate, energetic Occupational Therapists (OTRs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join our growing team! We are an innovative outpatient practice specializing in neurological, developmental, sensory, orthopedic, and visual rehabilitation through individualized, movement-based therapy. We are primarily interested in candidates with floating weekend availability, but additional weekday hours may be available as well.

    Our therapists work one-on-one with children and adolescents presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, concussion, orthopedic conditions, executive functioning challenges, retained reflexes, visual processing deficits, and sensory processing differences.

    If you enjoy combining neuroscience, movement, play, and creativity to help children reach their fullest potential, we'd love to meet you.

    What You'll Do

    Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions to pediatric clients.

    Evaluate and treat children with neurological, developmental, orthopedic, sensory, visual-motor, and executive functioning challenges.

    Address underlying motor, sensory, cognitive, and visual skills that support meaningful participation in school, home, play, and community activities.

    Collaborate closely with families and an interdisciplinary team to maximize outcomes.

    Develop individualized home programs and caregiver education.

    Complete documentation in a timely manner.

    Our Treatment Philosophy

    At Fitness for Health, we believe meaningful change occurs by addressing the root causes of functional challenges—not simply compensating for them. Our therapists utilize a neurodevelopmental and evidence-based approach to improve:

    Motor planning and coordination

    Balance and postural control

    Primitive reflex integration

    Sensory processing and self-regulation

    Executive functioning

    Visual processing and visual-motor integration

    Strength, endurance, and body awareness

    Fine motor and handwriting skills

    Functional independence in daily occupations

    Treatment sessions are active, engaging, and individualized, incorporating movement, play, therapeutic exercise, and technology to maximize neuroplasticity and motor learning.

    Our Clinic

    Fitness for Health offers therapists access to a unique treatment environment, including:

    Large therapeutic gym

    Interactive rehabilitation technology and exergaming systems

    Balance and vestibular equipment

    Functional strengthening equipment

    Visual-motor training tools

    Sensory integration equipment

    Private treatment rooms for fine motor and handwriting intervention

    We encourage therapists to think creatively and utilize movement-based interventions that keep children motivated while targeting meaningful functional outcomes.

    Qualifications

    Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

    Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility)

    NBCOT Certification

    Pediatric experience preferred (new graduates with strong pediatric fieldwork are welcome to apply)

    Schedule

    PRN and Part-Time positions available

    Weekend availability (Saturday and/or Sunday) required

    Additional weekday hours available based on clinic needs

    What We're Looking For

    Our ideal candidate is:

    Passionate about pediatric neurorehabilitation

    Interested in treating the whole child rather than isolated symptoms

    Creative, energetic, and movement-oriented

    Excited to learn and collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team

    Comfortable working with children across a wide range of developmental and neurological diagnoses

    Committed to providing exceptional family-centered care

    Why Join Fitness for Health?

    One-on-one treatment sessions

    Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team

    Mentorship and opportunities for professional growth

    Innovative treatment technology and therapeutic gym

    Flexible scheduling

    Diverse caseload with opportunities to develop expertise in pediatric neurology and developmental rehabilitation

    Positive clinic culture focused on clinical excellence and individualized care